Concerns about long-term nitrogen price hikes as Middle East tensions continue
An agribusiness group says ongoing tensions in the Middle East could cause long-term global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizer. Mike Seyfert, CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says […]
Cash dairy prices end the week mostly higher
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese barrels on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.66. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.6625. Two sales were recorded at $1.66 and $1.6625. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.57. No sales were recorded. Butter was up $0.0075, matching Wednesday’s price at $1.80. Eight sales were […]
Cash dairy prices end the week mostly higher
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese barrels on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.66. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.6625. Two sales were recorded at $1.66 and $1.6625. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.57. No sales were recorded. Butter was up $0.0075, matching Wednesday’s price at $1.80. Eight sales were […]
Fordyce: USDA accelerating wildfire assistance, expanding grazing options
USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is working to fast-track disaster assistance for producers impacted by recent wildfires. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield CRP contracts will open […]
Farmers using microbes to boost yields and profits
The founder of Imio says some farmers are turning to biologicals to manage residue and reduce fertilizer costs. Charles Smith says some products that enhance microbial activity can free up […]
How Ohio farmers and research helped launch no-till adoption
A long-time no-till advocate says research and key farmers from Ohio have helped make the practice what it is today. Executive director of the Ohio No-Till Council Randall Reeder tells […]
Investment and Infrastructure
Hear about the importance of infrastructure to U.S soy. With over half of U.S. soybeans exported, a reliable transportation system to move our beans is critical. Learn more in this […]
A mild to warm continues across much of the Heartland; a limited precip pattern for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and near- or below-normal precipitation across much of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be […]
NGFA CEO says rising diesel prices increasing grain transportation costs across industries
The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says the conflict in Iran is impacting transportation costs throughout the supply chain. Mike Seyfert says higher diesel prices are impacting […]
Farm Bureau opposes proposed railroad merger
A farm organization is opposing the planned merger between the Union Pacific and Norfolk and Southern railroads because of rural service and cost concerns. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny […]